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Lot No.209
AUC39
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 15-08-2021
Gold
Chhindaka Nagas of Chakrakota, gold punch-marked gadyana of Someshvara Deva, (c.1000-1100 AD), scyphate shape and repousse fabric, 3.74g. Obv: A central punch-depicting a small tiger facing left, sun and moon above; Kannada legend Sri, Sri, A, Na, Na, Si(n), Ga, Ma punched as eight individual punches along the rim. Rev: Reverse impressions of obverse punches.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
The Chhindaka Naga dynasty ruled from Chakrakota (present day Barsur) in Western Orissa 'Chhattisgarh region. They were helped by the Telugu Chodas in maintaining their kingdom against threats from the Kalachuris of Ratanpur. Someshvara Deva declared to have defeated 'the Udra king (rulers of Orissa) and captured six lakhs and ninety-six villages of Kosala (Chattisgarh). His title 'Ananasingama' means he was 'like a lion to his elder brother'. The Nagas were defeated by Kakatiya feudatories of the Chalukyas of Kalyani, but managed to survive in deep tribal regions of Chhattisgarh into the 13th century.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,50,000-2,00,000
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